Coordinator Sports and Recreation
Level 6 - $118,743.47* per annum + Housing Assistance and Utilities Support
*increasing to $122,693.21 per annum as of 1st July 2025

The Role

Working on a Permanent, Full-Time basis, the Coordinator Sports and Facilities is responsible for the following:

• Relationship Management: Maintaining and enhancing relationships with facility and reserve users to implement strategies to improve service levels.
• Collaboration: Working with leaders from various directorates to foster continuous improvement.
• Event Coordination: Manage sports and community events, in addition to other initiatives supported by grants and sponsorships.
• Leadership: Lead and support the sports facilities and recreation team, including on-call responses.
• Communication: Confidently communicate complex matters, tailoring the approach to the audience.
• Liaison: Work with sporting clubs, community groups, and internal departments on asset improvement and policy implementation.
• Booking Oversight: Oversee the booking processes for community spaces and facilities.
• Project Facilitation: Lead project teams in developing and executing facility-related strategies.

This role coordinates service delivery for community facilities and reserves to maximise usage to ensure user satisfaction.

For further information, please view the attached position description.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• Qualification in a relevant discipline such as Sport and Recreation, Facility Management, Facility Planning and/or relevant experience in a similar role
• Current Working with Children Check
• National Police Clearance
• Current 'C' class drivers license
• Rights to work in Australia

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• Housing Assistance and Utilities Support
• 6 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000
• 11.5% Superannuation - with a co-contribution scheme of up to 14%
• Wellness program (includes free gym membership, pool passes etc.)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Access to Salary Packaging Scheme - increase your take-home pay!

The Town

Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia's beautiful North-West that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721

Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact .au.

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close at 11:30 PM on Sunday 13th April 2025

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.